Cessna 560XL Citation XLS
The Cessna Citation Excel/XLS is one of the best-selling mid-size business jets ever built, combining a stand-up cabin with the operating economics of a smaller aircraft. Unusually for its size, it uses a straight, unswept wing borrowed from smaller Citation models rather than a swept wing typical of jets its class, trading some outright speed for simpler, more efficient aerodynamics. That choice kept manufacturing costs down while still delivering solid cruise performance. Its combination of comfort, range, and value made it a favourite of corporate flight departments and charter operators worldwide.
Did you know?
The Citation XLS still uses a straight wing borrowed from smaller Citations, trading top speed for simpler, cheaper-to-fly aerodynamics.
Specifications
| Length | 14.9 m (49 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 16.5 m (54 ft) |
| Height | 5.2 m (17 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 12 |
| Persons on board | 9 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 9 t |
| Range | 1,600 NM (2,963 km) |
| Maximum speed | 476 kt (882 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 51,000 ft (15,545 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 33,000 ft (10,058 m) |
| Rate of climb | 3,800 ft/min (19.3 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 1,094 m (3,589 ft) |
| Landing distance | 969 m (3,179 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 3,800 l |
| Engines | PW535A |
| Units built | 1,000 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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